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Deb B. has been sewing since she was 10, with her mom as her teacher. She made her first quilt at age 24, but didn’t really get into quilting until her kids were into their teens. She says it was a welcome relief from all that angst! We’re glad to have Deb as a member of our guild and are excited to get to know her better. How long have you been a member of MPS? Almost two years. What is your favorite part of belonging to the guild? All the inspiration from fellow quilters and guest speakers. When you’re not quilting, how do youRead More →

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Portable patchwork, mobile stitchery, or quilting-on-the-go… No matter what we call our little take-along handwork projects, we quilters often live by the motto, “never leave home without it!”  Whether waiting in the doctor’s office, traveling on an airplane, or watching a little league game, we quilters take advantage of any downtime away from home with English paper piecing, applique, embroidery, binding, and more. I have a little bag that I grab when I know I’ll have time to work on a favorite hand project. My bag has contained everything from Cathedral Windows blocks that have traveled with me on camping trips and family reunions, to hundreds ofRead More →

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A quilter for the past sixteen years and member of MPS for five years, Miki can often be found enjoying a handwork project with a Diet Pepsi on ice while watching a good murder mystery on TV! Her favorite part of belonging to the guild is spending time with people who enjoy fabric as much as she does. Join us as we get to know Miki! When you’re not quilting, how do you spend your time? With my 5 children, 7 grandchildren, and my Great Dane Henry. Who taught you to quilt? My two aunts got 13 family members together to teach us to quiltRead More →

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The Sunshine and Stitches Shop Hop began June 2 and continues through Saturday June 16, 2018.  Fifteen shops are involved and are located from Vancouver, Washington through Portland Metro and south to Salem, Oregon. A Shop Hop involves prizes!  And a passport!  Go to the website, stitchesshophops, print your passport (or pick one up at your first stop), get it stamped by each shop and then enter to win the prizes!  Individual shops have additional prizes you can register for as well. This Shop Hop has selected a patriotic theme: red, white and blue fabric from Maywood Studios is available.  Each shop has designed a freeRead More →

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Does your car sport a bumper sticker that reads “I Brake for Quilt Shops”?  If you’re like me, a road trip isn’t complete until you’ve visited all the quilt shops along the way! Whether it’s a day trip up to southwestern Washington, a weekend jaunt to Central Oregon, or a trek halfway across the country, we quilters love the challenge of discovering one-of-a-kind shops away from home. We are excited here at MPS to present our series of blog posts we are calling “The Traveling Quilter” to showcase unique shops both near and far. A recent visit to my daughter in Missouri brought the opportunityRead More →